Ant Media Server is a scalable open-source media server that delivers ultra-low latency live streaming with WebRTC, SRT, RTMP, HLS, CMAF, and adaptive bitrate capabilities.
The server addresses the challenge of delivering real-time video with minimal delay by implementing WebRTC for sub-0.5 second latency alongside traditional streaming protocols. It supports multiple input and output formats including RTSP, H.265/HEVC encoding, and Low-Latency HLS, enabling developers to choose the protocol best suited to their audience and network conditions. The platform includes transcoding and adaptive bitrate features to serve viewers across varying bandwidth constraints, and provides recording functionality for archival and on-demand playback.
Developers building telehealth platforms, e-learning systems, sports streaming services, or interactive real-time applications should consider this tool. The project offers both Community and Enterprise editions, with SDKs available for iOS, Android, React Native, Flutter, Unity, and JavaScript to simplify client-side integration. Security features include SSL/TLS encryption, token authentication, IP filtering, and watermarking. The server is designed for cloud deployment with auto-scaling support, making it suitable for applications that need to handle variable load.
The project maintains active continuous integration with automated testing and code quality monitoring. Development activity shows consistent engagement with the codebase through regular updates and maintenance of the core streaming engine and protocol implementations.
